Radio System

General Information

Radio system "Premium V" is installed from start of production through early m.y. 2004. New Beetle Sedan. New Beetle Convertible.

Radio system "Premium V - Monsoon" is installed as optional equipment from 10.00 through early m.y. 2004. New Beetle Sedan. New Beetle Convertible.

Radio system "Premium 5.5" is installed as a running change during early m.y. 2004 production. New Beetle Sedan. New Beetle Convertible.

Radio system "Premium 5.5 - Monsoon" is installed as optional equipment (running change during early m.y. 2004 production). New Beetle Sedan. New Beetle Convertible.

Radio system "Premium 5.5 (SDARS)" is installed as optional equipment from04.04 to New Beetle Sedan and from 07.04 to New Beetle Convertible

Radio system "Premium 5.5 - Monsoon (SDARS)" is installed as optional equipment from 04.04 to New Beetle Sedan and from 07.04 to New Beetle Convertible.

Before troubleshooting or servicing, technicians must be familiar with the functions and operation specifics of the applicable standard or optional radio system. Always read applicable radio owner's manual and review radio, satellite radio, tape player and CD changer functions.

All radios are protected with anti-theft security coding (fixed code).


General Information

All radios are equipped with an electronic anti-theft system.

The electronic anti-theft system is activated and locks the radio as soon as:
- Voltage supply (terminal 30) drops below a predetermined voltage value.
- The radio unit is disconnected from voltage supply (terminal 30) (e.g. when removing radio unit).
- Vehicle battery (terminal 30) has been disconnected.

A radio which is locked by the electronic anti-theft system, is indicated by the letters "SAFE," which appears on the display when the radio is switched on.

NOTE:
- Only factory approved accessory radios and radio equipment (available from Volkswagen of America, Inc.) should be installed. This ensures proper installation and optimum function.
- When retrofitting components, carrying out diagnostics or repairs.